Senior’s Dream Holiday – 14 Days (SLSD140013)
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Sri Lanka is, a must on the bucket list. This wonderful island nation bursts with a warmth, diversity and colour like no other destination: from its golden sands to thickly forested mountain peaks; Experience centuries of epic history, esteemed legend and regal enchantment as you traverse the cultural canvas of Ceylon. We are happy to craft your itinerary to suit your requirements.
Highlights
- Negombo City Tour
- Pinnawala elephant Orphanage
- Village tour to learn about Sri Lankan crops and farming techniques with a local family with lunch
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Polonnaruwa ancient sites
- Minneriya national park elephant Safari ride
- The Dutch Fort
- Stilt Fisherman
- Bentota Beach
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Destination
Tour Plan
1
DAY 01
Airport – Negombo
Arrival in Sri Lanka. You will be welcomed by your host and local guide to this magical island. Proceed to Negombo.
Sightseeing in *Negombo - a famous fishing village North of Colombo, with a Dutch built Canal. The canal itself is a hive of activity with fishermen traveling up and down in their gaily-painted boats. On the shores of the canal you will find many homes and churches and many species of birds including spectacular Kingfishers.
Overnight stay in Jetwing Blue. (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)
2
DAY 02
Negombo – Pinnawela – Sigiriya (Meals – B/X/X)
Breakfast at Hotel.
Proceed to Dambulla/Sigiriya.
En-route visit *Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
Transfer to hotel in Sigiriya
Overnight stay in Jetwing Lake (Premium Hotel Option)
3
DAY 03
Sigiriya (Meals – B/X/X)
Early Breakfast at Hotel.
Early morning climb *Sigiriya Rock Fortress – is a “World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island.
The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, summerhouse, Boulder Gardens and the Caves with the enclosed are should not be missed.
Village Tour
Trekking through a village is an adventure that gets every nature lover excited! Ride a Bullock cart which is Sri Lanka’s oldest form of transportation on an unpaved trail. Then set off on a nature walk through a scrub jungle.
Wind down to a scrumptious home cooked meal in the heart of the village.
Overnight stay in Jetwing Lake (Premium Hotel Option)
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DAY 04
Sigiriya
Breakfast at Hotel.
Afternoon safari in Minneriya National park, which is well known for its large herd of elephant gathering
Overnight stay in Jetwing Lake (Premium Hotel Option)
5
Day 05
Sigiriya – Kandy (Meals – B/X/X)
Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed to Kandy
Continue to Kandy, *Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum & Temple of Tooth Relic. Kandy the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera
Visit *Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession.
Transfer to hotel in Kandy
Overnight stay at Ozo Kandy (Premium Hotel Option)
6
Day 06
Kandy – Bentota (Meals – B/X/X)
Breakfast at Hotel proceed to Bentota
Travel, At leisure
Transfer to hotel in Bentota
Overnight stay at AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa / Yathra by Jetwing (Premium Hotel Option)
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Day 07
Bentota – Galle – Mirissa - Bentota (Meals – B/X/X)
Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed to Galle.
Continue to Galle. Sightseeing in *Galle - Sri Lanka’s most historically interesting town is Galle. It was a major port until about 100 years, but today still handles shipping and sailing boats in the natural harbour. Stroll around the lighthouse and harbour or visit the old town where you can see the traditional lace makers and wood carvers and purchase some the finest souvenirs. *The Dutch Fort - The South Coast’s major city is Galle, whose oldest landmark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort which is a “World Heritage Site” in which the central city is contained. But the city may be much older. Some scholars believe it to be the “Tarshish” of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord.
Proceed to Mirissa, En-route visit Stilt Fisherman at Weligama.
Free & Easy (You can enjoy Water Sports/Snorkeling…etc)
Transfer back to hotel in Bentota
Overnight stay at AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa / Yathra by Jetwing (Premium Hotel Option)
8
Day 07-13
Bentota (Meals – B/X/X)
Spend next few days at leisure or you can enjoy Water Sports/Snorkeling (Optional).
Overnight stay at AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa / Yathra by Jetwing (Premium Hotel Option)
9
DAY 13
Bentota – Colombo - Airport (Meals – B/X/X)
Breakfast at Hotel. Free & Easy or last-minute shopping.
Transfer to the Airport
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